Although diversity is an often cited organisational value, its support muted when it pertains to boards of governance. The aim this study identify discursive practices that may prevent or limit the implementation measures increase gender balance in sport governance at national and international levels. Drawing on a total 60 qualitative, semi-structured interviews with board members, we explore ...

For any odd integer n≥3 a board (of size n) is square array of n×n positions with simple rule how to move between positions. The goal the game we introduce find path from upper left corner center square. If there exists such say that solvable, and length this shortest path. There are 8n2 different boards. We discuss various properties these boards present some questions conjectures. In particul...

background the critical role that the board plays in governance of universities clarifies the necessity of evaluating its performance. this study was aimed to evaluate the performance of the boards of medical universities and provide solutions to enhance its performance.   methods the first phase of present study was a qualitative research in which data were collected through face-to-face semi-...

the effect of the filler content and the different type of wood flour on the mechanical properties of polyethylene- date palm wood flour (dpwf) composite which are gathered from date palm tree annual pruning was studied. the different types of dpwf were stem, leaf and the mixture of stem and leaf. composites were made at 45, 60 and 75 % by weight filler contents. the particle size was 25-40 mes...

COVID-19 has forever changed the trajectory of higher education institutions and delivery their services, particularly at Historically Black Colleges Universities (HBCUs). This unprecedented pandemic necessitated HBCUs to undergo rapid, significant alterations academic, instructional, technological infrastructures in order remain operational continually provide students with academic support se...

Human subjects are indispensable for clinical and translational research. Federal and local agencies issue regulations governing the conduct of research involving human subjects in order to properly protect study participants. Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) have the authority to review human subject research to ensure concordance with these regulations. One of the primary goals of the IRB o...

In 2008, Medicare implemented a policy limiting reimbursement to hospitals for treating avoidable hospital-acquired conditions (HACs). Although the policy will expand nationally to Medicaid programs in 2011, little is known about the impact on safety net hospitals. The authors conducted interviews with 60 chief quality officers and 55 chief financial officers from safety net hospitals to explor...

ABSTRACT In this study, we examine the association between board composition, governance, and charity care provided by nonprofit hospitals. Using tax return data, first investigate whether composition of hospital boards is associated with governing decisions related to patients' eligibility for care. Then, these are amount provided. These research questions motivated legislators' regulators' in...